How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | South Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, KY | Benton, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 528 | 241 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.8% | 67.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | South Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,559 | $14,559 |
| District | Marshall County Schools | Marshall County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benton Elementary School | South Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 95.0% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | South Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 499:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.0% | 15.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.